Breathing

calanta · 05-24-2010, 11:32 AM

Okay this is a silly question for anyone out there who knows. How exactly do you control your breathing when you scuba? I normally breathe through my nose (more than normal, inhale and exhale). Is this going to be an issue?

Rusty · 11-06-2010, 11:43 PM

most folks I think breath like that, when you are training, you will find that breathing becomes second nature. Contact your local dive shop and ask them about a Discover Scuba class

scubaghost · 03-12-2011, 02:34 PM

Yep. Not really an issue. Just don't ever, ever hold your breath while diving.

oldsarge · 03-31-2011, 07:38 AM

Try snorkling first, great way to relax, just floating around. Get used to breathing through your mouth.

Benny · 03-31-2011, 09:00 AM

I've actually had trouble breathing through my nose all my life, so I do alright while snorkeling. I really would like to do more diving, but haven't had much opportunity...

GROUNDpounder · 03-31-2011, 02:42 PM

Benny is a mouth breather! JK!

Just take it slow and focus on breathing until you relax

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